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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1964
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation located at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.
The Soviet announcement of cutting its 1965 armed forces budget by more than half a billion dollars suggests Moscow is moving toward Western policy and away from ideological rigidity. It provides reassurance to the United States that Russia is unlikely to pursue a major military assault, even as disputes with Washington remain on issues like UN peacekeeping, Vietnam, the Congo, and Germany.
The University of Vermont earns commendation for launching a Canadian Area Studies Program. Proximity to Canada aside, the program emphasizes social and economic ties, offering courses in language history political science economics and sociology. It joins other area studies opened since 1962, and aims to be essential as global ties tighten.
Dwight D. Eisenhower addresses the challenge of reforming the national Republican Party amid internal conflicts and divergent ideologies. He notes party leaders lack direct voter selection, calls for unity, and contrasts moderates with conservatives while highlighting the 1968 nominating context. The speech echoes tensions over federal power, local autonomy, and party direction.
The writer cites Pastor Cornelius W Clarke criticizing Dr. Linus Pauling's quote and praising Senator Winston L Prouty for a floor-vote proposal on small business access. NFIB president C Wilson Harder notes the tension between labor and independent business in Congress, highlighting differing powers and the potential impact on Vermont and national policy.
The record cites Sen. Thomas J. Dodd noting television as a factor in shaping youth behavior while rejecting the idea it is the sole cause. Earl Warren argues free scholarship tests ideas in a marketplace, and Gerard P. Kuiper jokes about moon conditions, reflecting diverse views on science and society.
The piece argues for a cynical rule of thumb the smile index to judge aid, suggesting aid should go to places where people smile less and stay away from places like New York where smiles are scarce. It links happiness to aid decisions, notes regional breaks, and ends proposing the Great Society focus on New York City while warning against overreach abroad.
New York congressman elect Richard L. Ottinger proposes cleansing the Hudson River to supply New York City water via undersea aqueducts near Poughkeepsie. Treated river water could free suburban reservoirs for recreation and preserve shad fisheries, though pollution, vessel traffic, and funding hurdles loom. The plan would require federal and state support and could inspire river cleanup efforts elsewhere.
Brooklyn leader Stanley Steingut appears to lead the race for New York Assembly speaker with backing from county and Brooklyn lawmakers and key upstate leaders. Travia contests the bid as minority leader, with Daniel OConnell supporting Travia and Monroe County allies backing Steingut. Kennedy remains hands off while Senate leadership rumors swirl among upstate Democrats in New York.
Comedian Red Skelton teaches his teen daughter Valentina driving, as their car on a mountain hill loses brakes. He calmly advises to brace herself and aim for something cheap, a Parade anecdote reflecting his humor.
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